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Alexandra Sharp

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Alexandra Sharp is the World Brief writer at Foreign Policy. Prior to writing World Brief, she worked as a deputy copy editor at FP; a city life editor at Vox Magazine in Columbia, Missouri; and as an editor at Genocide Watch. A Chicago native, she studied magazine journalism and international studies at the University of Missouri and reported in Costa Rica on climate change, immigration, and energy.

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An Iraqi paramilitary member attends a funeral for one of the group’s killed members in Baghdad.
An Iraqi paramilitary member attends a funeral for one of the group’s killed members in Baghdad.

U.S. Airstrike Kills Iran-Backed Militants in Iraq

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Alexandra Sharp
Destroyed cars are seen where two explosions killed civilians in Iran.
Destroyed cars are seen where two explosions killed civilians in Iran.

Blasts Kill Dozens in Iran at Suleimani Memorial

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People gather at the site of an alleged Israeli strike in Beirut.
People gather at the site of an alleged Israeli strike in Beirut.

Israel Targets Senior Hamas Leaders in Lebanon

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The Russian, Palestinian, and Egyptian representatives to the United Nations attend a Security Council meeting.
The Russian, Palestinian, and Egyptian representatives to the United Nations attend a Security Council meeting.

U.N. Security Council Passes Gaza Aid Deal

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Israeli artillery fires toward Gaza.
Israeli artillery fires toward Gaza.

Hamas Refuses Israeli Cease-Fire, Hostage Swap Deal

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Smoke rises over Khan Yunis.
Smoke rises over Khan Yunis.

Hamas Chief Debates Cease-Fire, Hostage Swap in Cairo

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Alexandra Sharp
Houthi military spokesperson Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree delivers a statement in Yemen.
Houthi military spokesperson Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree delivers a statement in Yemen.

U.S. Announces Task Force to Counter Houthi Shipping Attacks

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Alexandra Sharp
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant give a joint press conference.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant give a joint press conference.

U.S. Defense Secretary Visits Israel to Push Transition Into New Phase of War

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Alexandra Sharp
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives for a European Council meeting.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives for a European Council meeting.

Hungary Vetoes EU Aid Package for Ukraine

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Alexandra Sharp
A hole from a stray bullet is seen in a window overlooking the West Bank city of Jenin.
A hole from a stray bullet is seen in a window overlooking the West Bank city of Jenin.

Israel Ends Deadly Three-Day Raid in West Bank

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Alexandra Sharp
COP28 President Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber and COP28 Director-General Majid al-Suwaidi attend a plenary session.
COP28 President Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber and COP28 Director-General Majid al-Suwaidi attend a plenary session.

COP28 Produces Historic Fossil Fuel Agreement

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Alexandra Sharp
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer arrive at Capitol Hill.
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer arrive at Capitol Hill.

Zelensky Visits Washington to Plead for More Aid

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Alexandra Sharp
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky chats with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky chats with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Ukraine Braces for EU Membership, Funding Fight

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Alexandra Sharp
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Robert Wood speaks during a U.N. Security Council meeting.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Robert Wood speaks during a U.N. Security Council meeting.

U.N. Security Council Fails to Approve Cease-Fire in Gaza

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Alexandra Sharp
Displaced Palestinians set up camp near warehouses affiliated with the United Nations in southern Gaza.
Displaced Palestinians set up camp near warehouses affiliated with the United Nations in southern Gaza.

U.N. Chief Demands Immediate Cease-Fire in Gaza

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